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  1. UTRs

    UTRs Senile Member

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    Star of Minder dies at 90

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    So most of you would have heard or seen the news today. Minder was a personal fave of mine and quite a few scenes were filmed near or around the W12 area.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33803144

    George Cole 22 April 1925 – 5 August 2015 R.I.P<peacedove><rose>
     
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    I often wonder if the late Jim Gregory was a bit like Arthur! No complaints if he was.
     
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    Used to love Minder, he was also a good comedy actor in many films prior to that. Always played a bit of a spiv but was completely suited to it.
    RIP George
     
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    Shame, but a good innings though!
     
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    His car lot was around the corner from my house
    He and Dennis were always friendly
     
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    the opening scene in his car lot was filmed at the top of my old road (Dewhurst) which was just off Shepherds Bush Road. We used to be allowed to go and watch them filming as kids. They were there loads and if it wasn't them it was Bodie and Doyle in The Professionals!!
     
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    we must have been neighbours!
     
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    Liked him in the original St Trinians films too
     
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    Was the best programme on TV in the 80s, just had that certain something that set it apart and 'Arfur' and 'Terry' were a class act...
     
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    Another bloke took over playing Terry didn't he?
     
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    RIP George.

    I saw him once getting out of his car in Henley
    I shouted over to him "hello arfer" and quick as a flash he replied "alright my son" in character.
    Lovely moment.
    Minder was superb and I loved his portrail of Arthur Daley.
     
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    It was never as good after that imo.
     
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    Arthur Daley will always be a legend
    RIP
     
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    I lived on applegarth rd
     
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    George Cole RIP. Best known for his role as Arfur Daley, he was also in my favourite Christmas film, A Christmas Carol (1951). Not the re touched 'colour' one, the B/W. I wouldn't have the colour one in the house!!
     
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    That was original....bet he hadn't heard that one before! Surprised he didn't ignore you.
     
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    Oh come on mate, is there any need for that?
     
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    Probably not mate. Just a bit of sarcasm. Have a great week-end. :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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